Side hustle traders now have ‘nowhere to hide’ warns expert

Side hustle traders now have ‘nowhere to hide’ warns expert

Individuals using online selling platforms as ‘side hustles’ to boost their income or make a living are being warned of an HMRC crackdown due to come into force soon. Websites such as Vinted, eBay and Airbnb had until the end of last month to tell HMRC about how much...
Looking to sell your business? Act now warns expert

Looking to sell your business? Act now warns expert

Business owners considering selling their companies are being urged to accelerate their plans in a bid to avoid cuts in tax relief. Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR), previously referred to as Entrepreneur’s Relief, offers a preferential Capital Gains Tax rate of...
Making tax digital threshold reduced to £20,000

Making tax digital threshold reduced to £20,000

Many more sole traders and landlords will be required to comply with making tax digital (MTD) for income tax when the qualifying income threshold is reduced from £30,000 to £20,000. The Budget confirmed that taxpayers with qualifying income of £50,000 or more will be...
EIS and VCT sunset clause extended

EIS and VCT sunset clause extended

The sunset clause which was set to end the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) and Venture Capital Trust (VCT) scheme on 5 April 2025 has been extended for a further ten years. The schemes, which offer tax relief for individuals investing in qualifying small and...
National minimum wage and salary sacrifice

National minimum wage and salary sacrifice

As announced in the Autumn Budget, the national minimum wage (NMW) and the national living wage (NLW) are set to increase from April 2025. The hourly rate will depend on the worker’s age and whether they are an apprentice. Age of worker Hourly rate from 1 April...
Autumn Budget 2024 – Business Changes

Autumn Budget 2024 – Business Changes

Learn about the key business changes from the Autumn Budget 2024, including tax reforms, support for small businesses, and new initiatives aimed at driving growth and investment.